commended; commending; commends
1
: to entrust for care or preservation
"To Thee I do commend my watchful soul / Ere I let fall the windows of mine eyes."—
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare2
: to recommend as worthy of confidence or notice
Your proposal has much to commend it.
3
: to mention with approbation : praise
We commend you for your continuing dedication to excellence.
Examples of commend in a Sentence
His poetry is highly commended by other writers.
I commend this book to anyone interested in learning more about American history.
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Scott commended the efforts of bystanders, many of whom stepped in to help injured strangers.
—Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Fundamentally, what this does is bring one of PC gaming’s most beloved classic RPGs to consoles (and modern computers) for the very first time in a way that’s highly enjoyable and that’s worth commending in and of itself.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Abbott has credited the Tesla and SpaceX CEO as the driving inspiration behind the establishment of the state’s own efficiency office and commended Musk for relocating the headquarters of multiple businesses to Texas in recent years.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 July 2025
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Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 20 July 2025
In commending the souls of the deceased to the loving mercy of Almighty God, the Holy Father prays for the consolation of those who grieve and for the recovery of the injured.
—Amira El-Fekki, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025
Fundamentally, what this does is bring one of PC gaming’s most beloved classic RPGs to consoles (and modern computers) for the very first time in a way that’s highly enjoyable and that’s worth commending in and of itself.
—David Jagneaux, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Abbott has credited the Tesla and SpaceX CEO as the driving inspiration behind the establishment of the state’s own efficiency office and commended Musk for relocating the headquarters of multiple businesses to Texas in recent years.
—Beatrice Nolan, Fortune, 15 July 2025
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“Commend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/commend. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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